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PANDORA® Internet radio is a great way to enjoy music, and now you can play it in your car with Alpine's CDE-122 CD receiver. Once your iPhone's connected to the Alpine's USB input, you can select PANDORA® as a source and use the receiver's controls to navigate your stations. Dedicated "thumbs up" and "thumbs down" buttons let you rate songs on the fly so that PANDORA® knows what music to play for you. You can even create a PANDORA® station right on the CDE-122 when a song or artist you like is playing.

Play your other music, too
Got a lot of songs on your iPod? Find the one you want quickly with Alpine's Percentage Search — it lets you jump through your library using the radio preset buttons.

Of course, you can play all your CDs, plus discs you've loaded with MP3 files. You can also load your files on a USB thumb drive, then pop it in the front USB input. The front auxiliary input comes in handy for connecting a Dock & Play satellite radio or another portable player.

Boost the power, build a system
A set of preamp outputs provides a convenient connection for an amp or a powered sub, and you can use the subwoofer level control to dial in the right amount of bass. Then get your sound right using the 3-band parametric EQ, or choose from one of the six preset options. One more cool feature — this receiver works with Alpine's Power Pack, a compact box that hooks up easily to your receiver, boosting its power from 18 watts up to a serious 45 watts RMS per channel.

Note: If you're going to use your iPod with this receiver, be sure to check "Details" for specific iPod model compatibility with this receiver or its optional iPod adapter.

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Other features and specs:

Why replace your factory radio?

Two good reasons - sound quality and cool features. A new car stereo offers power that's superior to most factory radios, along with more sophisticated tone controls. And most car stereos offer built-in or optional features that add safety and fun to life in your car, including inputs for your iPod or MP3 player, Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free cell phone calls, satellite radio or HD Radio reception, and connections for building an audio system in your car.

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Outstanding unit for a tight budget

Written By TD Robinson, Saratoga Springs, NY on Sunday, November 18, 2012

After the factory head unit quit on my 2004 Honda Accord, I was frustrated by what appeared to be an impossible task. Honda recommended that I either replace the entire unit for $700+ or replace the amplifier section for $240, not including install charges. When I turned to Crutchfield I was delighted to find a simple yet elegant solution, replacing the storage bin with an after market head installation unit. I chose the Alpine, not just because it fit the space, but because I had owned a similar unit 10 years ago. For less than $150 I have a much better sounding audio system in the Honda, which I was able to install on by myself. Alpine rocks! Yes!!

Pros:Amazing features like USB, Aux connections, and Pandora functions.
Really excellent value for the money.
Clean and clear sound

Cons:Now I need to replace the factory speakers with a decent set to get the full impact of the Alpine head unit. (not really a negative)

Pros:Love it so far. 4th Alpine head unit that I have owned. Top notch equipment and best value in my opinion. I really like the USB input, I may never play another CD in my car again. Haven't used Pandora on unit yet, but feel this will be a pro also.

Cons:no hard copy of the owners manual. I always like to keep this in the glove box for reference. Came with a CD, but you have to print it off. Would rather have had a rear AUX hook-up to hardwire in my portable Sirius XM radio.

Alpine CDE-122 HU

Tends not to have as good a signal sensitivity as the OEM unit for FM (which, if you do your research, you'll find it true for almost all aftermarket HUs). Panel lights don't dim as much as I would have expected when the interior instrument illumination is activated. Sound and features are great. Ipod navigation via the USB from the HU a bit challenging, cannot safely adjust it when you are driving if using the USB control function. Does fine w/ using the AUX input but then the Ipod won't charge, but overall an acceptable replacement for the defunct OEM unit. Great power; sub outs; easy to adjust tone, balance, fade, et al. Very happy w/ the purchase. I don't buy things for "coolness factor"- I put 5 stars there just to not hurt the review- It is a good HU, "cool" is unimportant compared to ease of use, buttons, control placement, etc.

Pros:The right controls in the right places, clear sound, adaptable to Aux or USB inputs, has sub/pre-amp output if you wish, easy to install. Doesn't scream "steal me" and I'm not interested in pulling the faceplate all the time. (installed in a convertible and I leave the top down all the time) Alpine is definitely the way to go.

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im very please with the way it was shipped (fast) and i love my alpine. i dont need one but i wished it came with a remote control and i wish i could hook my android phone to it instead of an ipod or iphone. im very well satisfied over all.

Fantastic head unit

Fantastic head unit. This is the second one of these I've had, I sold my car that I had put the first one into, and the first thing I ordered for the new car was another one of these. Great low price and one of the only recievers that will let me plug my iphone in through USB and still control my music with the phone, I hate browsing through my 8000 songs using a stereo. Sounds even better paired with the Alpine Power Pack

Alpine at a value price

Well built with great sound. A solid upgrade from factory. It gets pretty loud and sounds great with a couple pair of mid-line speakers. Seriously do we need a removeable faceplate on a radio at this price? Knock $20 off and sell the unit without it.

Great product so far!

I bought this radio as a replacement to my Sony Xplod radio after it died after a year and a half. The sound is better than the Sony and it has the same features as far as using CDs, radio, auxiliary, and iPod. Hopefully the faceplate on this one won't fry like the Sony did after a year

Pros:Great sound, easy instal. I can still use my iPod and the user interface is great.

Good all around

I received this unit the next day after purchasing, thanks Crutchfield for the super fast shipping!!!!!! The unit itself if well constructed, typical for Alpine except for the fact that the main knob comes off fairly easily but slips back on. This seemed a little odd to me but oh well. I love all of the features, took a couple of days to get used to how the pandora playlists work, but now I love it!! Great value!!

Keeps losing power

It keeps powering off and on randomly a couple of times a day. This didn't start until after the 60 day Crutchfield return/replacement policy so now I have to either live with it or send it back for repair which means I have no sound in the car during that time :( I guess I got the booger of the lot. Other than that the sound is good.

An Alpine has me pining to upgrade my stereo!

Alpine was a leader in the industry when I was a kid and I remember pining over some of those original Alpine decks with city names. I remember thinking that Seattle was the only one that I could even close to afford. Now my son has his first car (1999 Outback) and I surprised him with this Alpine CDE-122. We paid $130 with an installation kit and a rebate...Seamless install and clean final installation. What a great set of features and great sound for the money. You can't beat this unit. It is also very handsome, it doesn't look like it was trying too hard to out design its competitors. Restrained is the word for it. This unit has me considering upgrading my stereo soon. Thanks Crutchfield!

Great Sound

This stereo with a couple of minor changes would be ideal but unfortunately it isn't. The sound quality is excellent. I installed it into a 1998 Honda CR-V with factory speakers and it improved sound tremendously. It is much louder and clearer. The problem with this stereo is it uses a USB front connection to connect your ipod. It is a real pain to have to disconnect the cable each time you want to remove the faceplate, unless of course you don't mind having the cable hanging off it which you already have to disconnect it from your ipod as well. It also leaves your ipod wire hanging in the way of your cup holders and climate control on your dash. It should have a rear permanent ipod cable connection so you can route your ipod cable out of the way to your glove box or in the change tray. Another annoying feature is the mix button. If you just want to mix songs but are in an artist it only mixes songs from that artist where I've had other stereos that allow you to mix all songs in your list with one push of the button.

User-friendly, Great Buy

I wish that I bought this sooner. My old iPod player was archaic by comparison. This was inexpensive and does more than most of my friend's stereos for half the money.

Pros:The USB port stops the iPod when the car shuts off. Very easy to use.

Cons:Because of where the time displays (next to the USB port) when something's plugged in there, the glare makes it hard to see the time. You may not experience this problem if you don't have a sunroof.

Alpine CDE-122

Ordered Monday, delivered Tuesday, impressive. Great tech support. I was concerned about FM reception in fringe area but number of stations and reception quality are both outstanding. I'm receiving AM stations I didn't know existed. Final installation looks great. Lessons learned: Look at the orientation of the connectors in the car before connecting the adaptor cable. After I completed the crimps I had to rotate the connectors 180 degrees to mate. No big deal but I would have preferred a straight in approach. Also, sleeve is essentially a friction fit into car opening. Bendable tabs help but I would prefer a more solid attachment.

Pros:Great AM and FM reception; easy to use controls; looks great in car; simple to install.

Alpine CDE-122

Love this stereo - my son-in-law installed it in my Quest and said it was the easiest radio he has ever installed. Love the sound quality even with my factory speakers. Order was placed and received the next day in perfect condition as promised. Crutchfield - you are the best. Service outstanding!

Huge difference from factory unit

Bought this unit and installed myself in my 2004 Subaru Forester. I'm not the most handy guy but installation was pretty simple, just buy this receiver and a $5 connectors kit and Crutchfield included the rest (even the dash pocket since my factory unit was double-DIN). Give yourself a couple of hours to install and you'll be set. I had to call customer service on one small thing and had a guy on the phone giving me advice in less than a minute.

The sound is GREAT even with factory speakers, it's a very noticeable upgrade from the factory receiver. The USB connection is why I bought it though and it works as advertised. You just plug in your iPhone when you get in the car and then control everything from the receiver. Easy to bring up the songs stored on your iPhone or pull up your Pandora stations.

Not to mention this unit just looks really good. No flashing lights, changing colors or stuff like that - just simple silver and blue. It looks so good installed, at first glance you probably wouldn't notice it didn't actually come with my car.

This is my first experience with Alpine and Crutchfield. Probably won't be my last. Very happy with both of them.

Best radio I've ever had.

This is my 5th Alpine radio, and definitely the nicest one to date. I was surprised at how nice it was, considering its half the price of any other one I've purchased. If you don't care about satellite or bluetooth, you'll find this radio to be perfect. It has an awesome interface for Pandora, and worked perfectly with my iPhone 4S. The sound is clear, and full. It has plenty of of power from the built in amplifier. As for the FM reception, it was perfect. Thank you, Alpine, for reminding me why I've stuck with your brand for the last 20 years.

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I replaced the factory radio in my Wrangler after replacing the factory sub which was blown. Sounded great so I bought another for my wife's Liberty. Her speakers were also blown. The new speakers would not work with the factory radio. I get great sound from both. Beats the factory unit by 100 %. Both were easy to install. No problems

Once again Crutchfield delivers!

I purchased this Unit as a gift for a family member. Allen from Crutchfield was patient, knowledgeable and spot-on. This Unit fits perfect in a 2004 Subaru Outback Sport and sounds incredible as compared to the original. Installation is neat and clean with the provided Harness and Hard-shell kit.

Great stereo, great service!

I bought this system after visiting another electronics retailer and they were out of stock on the wiring harness. Thank Goodness they were, not only was the stereo and accessories ( stereo, trim kit, antenna adapter, wiring harness) almost $200 cheaper than the competitor but the service absolutely BLOWS them away! It took me about 1 1/2 to install that included 2 calls to the techs to ease my concerns. These guys are courteous, knowledgeable, and efficient. The stereo itself is incredible, the sound is amazing and listening to my iPod through it is glorious! I can't wait to order the Alpine speakers to match the unit.

Pros:Value, sound quality, customer service

Cons:Nothing, but be aware that the Pandora feature only works with an iPhone.

Alpine CDE-122

Seems to work fine, installed in a E430 Sport music sounds awesome (It's an alpine), easy to use if u used to alpine, looks fine , i have an ipod connected to it al the time works fine the usb connection is up front so that's kind of not cool, every week i got to unplug and plug it back because it sound week and then after I reconnect it's back in shape. beside that everything is just awesome it supplies enough power for x2 subs and 8 speakers! Once again Alpine is on first place.

Great head unit!

I ordered this because my Kenwood Excelon would only play music on flash drives. The iPod USB function of this unit is nice, it comes with an extra cable as well so you can leave 1 in the car, 1 in the house. The sound quality of my Kenwood was disappointing after I decided to remove my subwoofers and I was contemplating getting a sub to replace them for the lack of bass/mid range. There was no "punch" at all from my speakers, all of which had been upgraded. After installing the Alpine, the speakers came to life and my setup sounds amazing. I have the clarity that I wanted all along with much more versatility.

Amazing as usual

Alpine and Crutchfield are a fantastic combination!! The deck is great. The built in iPod controls, including Pandora, work great. The sound is amazing. I already had Alpine type R speakers in my truck and this deck increased their sound quality ten fold.

And as usual Crutchfield provided great service and support. The installation tools were spot on and fit my truck perfectly!! I'll never shop for a car stereo anywhere but Crutchfield!

Alpine CDE-122

I have purchased Alpine all my life. I recent purchased the Alpine CDE-122 to replace a factory unit. My factory unit had poor sound quality to say the least. I love my new unit, the power, crisp sound quailty, and the ability to use pandora, mp3 awsome. Dont waste you money saving a few bucks with sub par car stereos (Alpine is the best of the best and has been for years) Alpine is the only way to go!!!!!!!!!!

Alpine CDE-122

The radio was a replacement for the stock F150 radio that no longer played CDs. The sound quality is much improved, although I have not yet tried my Ipod. I don't use the Pandora function, but the radio and CD quality is great. The only issue I had during installation was finding a good chassis ground, the radio will not work without a good ground. It is mounted in a regular cab F-150, so there is not a very large space to fill with sound, and it does sound great! The price was very reasonable for a Alpine radio and I added my own Pioneer speakers and built my own speaker box to place behind the seat. I do not have an external amp, but I don't really need to blow out my windows, so I am happy with just the head unit.

Pros:Reasonable price for an Alpine, great unit for a tight budget.

Cons:Finding a good ground for the radio, the metal plate behind the stock radio is NOT a ground. I wasted a lot of time troubleshooting that problem. So, to save you some frustration, make sure you find a good ground.

Absolutely Average!

An absolutely average unit in nearly all regards. Only purchased it because it was promoted as being "Pandora" friendly - not so much in reality. Overly complex and small controls for what it actually is. Teenagers will love it.

Great Alpine Deck - Awesome for the money!

I put this deck in my daughter's Wrangler. The build quality is excellent and the unit itself worked flawlessly. I installed with the Alpine KTP445 power pack, and for a noisy vehicle like the wrangler, I would highly reccomend adding this small amp. It fits right behind the deck so it is not visible and adds an incredible amount of "Punch" to the sound! The placement of the tone button right above the input select button takes a bit of getting used to. If you accidentaly hit one vs. the other it can be a bit frustrating. Overall, I would highly reccommend!

Super upgrade and bang for the buck!

I was looking to upgrade my factory stereo in my 2005 Toyota Tundra for better sound and integration with my iPhone. This deck delivers; great sound, amazing control of my music, Pandora radio ... This is more like an in dash computer! And with installation kit and simple, easy-to-follow directions, my installation was a snap!

Pros:Amazing technology in a well designed, affordable, and easy-to-use package.

fast install/sound/looks

only took me about an hour to install. everything clicked into place. the deck is solid. the only thing bringing down the quality was the kit that is used to hold it in place. I like the extra space it has to put my Ipod on but the material is lacking in quality. everything worked well, I didn't even read the manual, it's as if i designed it and new how to operate it already.

Solid!

Decided on this receiver because the Alpine name and have not been disappointed. Its beauty is in its simplicity of operation. It has a very simple interface with my iPhone and Pandora that makes operation while driving simple. It is not the best interface I have seen if you want to play a particular song or artist; however, allowing me to focus more on the road and the great tunes is more than a fair tradeoff. Thanks to the install guide from Crutchfield installation was NO problem - took about 2.5 hours from start to finish (this is my 2nd receiver installation) and I am not a pro!

Pros:ease of use
Integration with iPhone

Cons:Took a while to dial in the equalizer settings - was a bit bright and brash out of the box
iPhone interface a bit clumsy for finding specific songs or artists

great radio

This is a great radio for the money. I have the same unit in two of our cars. I tend to only listen to Pandora radio through my iPhone. The controls are easy to use. I especially like that you can scroll through your Pandora stations that are on your phone and that you give thumbs up or thumbs down right through the radio

Love it.

Installed this unit in my old F-150 and it works great. Unlike some other Alpine models, you CAN control your iPhone with the iPhone controls, which are easier to use, and the USB cable plugs right into the front panel. Exactly what I was looking for, and it sounds great and looks great too. I'm buying another one for my F-250.

Money well spent

Bought a van and had to axe the factory sound system first thing. Great unit, easy installation and adequate power for my JL sub and door speakers.. The rear output and sub settings are perfect for my needs without paying for unneeded features. The perfect compliment to my Iphone and pandora, the integration is much appreciated. Liked it so much I bought another as gift to a friend. You can pick these units up for cheaper but IMO Crutchfield's free install gear, vehicle specific literature, and helpful tech. support make it plenty worth it.. assuring that your DIY job does not look like one!

Amazing Head Unit!!

This is an amazing product for the money, easy to install, and easy to use. I cant wait to get the new alpine speakers to go with it. I am pushing some current Infinity speakers but also bought the small 4 channel mini alpine amp that plugs right into the back of this. Sounds amazing!!!

Works, works well

This unit has clean sound and seems to have good power. The sub control works
well enough as do the tone controls. Love the USB and AUX jack for use with my
Android phone. Lighted blue/white buttons aren't too easy to see in the daylight
though. All in all a good deck.

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USB/iPod/Aux Connectivity

USB Port: The Alpine CDE-122 features a front-panel USB
type-A port, so you may connect a USB memory device to this head unit. Your
connected USB memory device may contain MP3 (8-320 kbps) music files formatted
in FAT 12/16/32. ID3 tags (v1, v2) are supported; track title, artist name, and
album name ID3 tag data can be displayed. The unit off the following USB
playback controls.

Bank Function: This unit has a "Bank" function that automatically
divides every 1,000 songs stored on a USB memory device into individual
banks to make searching and playing back a song easier. A maximum of 1,000
songs/100 folders for one bank can be stored according to the order stored
in the USB memory device. A maximum of 20 banks (20,000 songs) can be
recognized.

File/Folder Search: You can search each stored "Bank" by
file (tag info)/folder name or number.

Category Search: You can also search each stored "Bank" of music by
Playlist, Artist, Album, Song, Genre, or Composer.

ABC Search: You search the contents in the above categories alphabetically (A-Z).

USB Skip: You can skip forward/backward 1, 10, 20, 50, or 100
files/folders at one time within a stored "Bank".

iPod/iPhone Direct Connection: You can connect your iPod or
iPhone to the head unit's front-panel USB port using the Alpine KCU-445i
iPod/iPhone cable (500KCU445I,
sold separately) or the iPod
dock-connector cable which came with your iPod/iPhone to get access to all of your iPod/iPhone's stored music,
right from the head unit. The Alpine CDE-122 offers audio playback, music navigation, information display,
and charging of select iPod/iPhone models.

iPod/iPhone Audio Playback (with DAC bypass): The Alpine CDE-122 supports audio playback
of music, podcast, and audiobook files stored on your iPod or iPhone. The USB connection allows your
iPod/iPhone's large music libraries to be loaded instantly to the Alpine
head unit and sound quality to be maximized through the head unit's 1-bit D/A
converter (bypassing iPod/iPhone DAC), allowing for a Signal to Noise ratio up to 105dB.

iPod/iPhone Control: Once your iPod/iPhone is connected, you get convenient control
of your iPod/iPhone from the head unit. You can also choose to control your iPod/iPhone
or from its clickwheel
or touchscreen.

Music Browsing: The Alpine CDE-122 lets you navigate your iPod/iPhone
by Playlist, Artist, Album, Song, Genre, Composer, Podcast, or Audiobook. You can then search these
categories alphabetically. For especially big music libraries,
the Percentage Search function uses the preset buttons for quick jumps to
specific parts of the list (Preset 1: 0% to 16%, Preset 2: 17% to 32%,
Preset 3: 33% to 49%, Preset 4: 50% to 66%, Preset 5: 67% to 82%, Preset 6:
83% to 100% of the song library).

Shuffle: The head unit offers three Shuffle (Random) playback
functions.

Shuffle Albums: songs in each album are played back in proper
order; upon completion of all the songs in the album, the next album is
selected randomly

iPod/iPhone Display: The Alpine CDE-122 will display your
iPod/iPhone's music file information when you are controlling your iPod or
iPhone from the Alpine head unit. The head unit will display Track number, Elapsed
playing time, Artist name, Song title, and Album label.

Pandora App: The Pandora App (free) lets you play music from
the Pandora music service through the Alpine CDE-122 using your connected Apple
iPhone, via your iPhone's included iPod dock-connector cable. The Alpine CDE-122
provides control over the Pandora music service and displays Artist, Album, and
Song information (your iPhone's touchscreen will be locked). You can select Pandora stations from your station list, and
skip song tracks within a station. You can also create QuickMix playlists based
on two or more of your Pandora stations. You can even give songs a thumbs
up/down and bookmark songs/artists. In addition, you can create a new station
based on a currently playing song or artist. To access Pandora you must have an
Apple iPhone (iOS3 or later) with the latest version of the Pandora application
from Apple's iTunes App Store. Your iPhone will need an active Data Plan account
with connection to the Internet via 3G, EDGE, or WiFi. You will also need a
Pandora music service account.

Note: Access to the Pandora service will depend on the
availability of a cellular and/or WiFi network for purposes of allowing your
iPhone to connect to the Internet. Pandora is not supported in Canada and
only available in the United States.

iPod/iPhone Charging: While connected and the ignition
switch is set to ACC or ON, the head unit's USB connection will power and charge
your iPod/iPhone.

Note: If your iPod/iPhone has no initial battery charge,
then the unit will not recognize it.

iPod/iPhone Compatibility Chart: The Alpine CDE-122 is "Made
for iPod/iPhone" compatible and supports the following iPod/iPhone model
features (as of November 2011):